COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR COVID-19

Parent Resources from Parent Liaison, Rhonda Davis: There are several updated resources recently added to Caps4Kids under the COVID-19 section.

Community Resources Connect in another comprehensive listing of resources available throughout the greater Philadelphia region. Enter your zip code to find the most local information. 

You can reach the Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline by calling 1 (800) 722-7112.   There you will find information on where to get testing for children, and what to do if you are feeling sick.

Food Distribution Sites

Find free food and meals during Covid 19 in Philadelpihia, including student meal sites here. 

Covid-19 Testing

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Philadelphia:  Philadelphia Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Delaware County: Delaware County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Montgomery County: Montgomery County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Bucks County: Bucks County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Chester County: Chester County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Access Centers K-6th Grade Daycare for Philadelphia Students

Free, but you must register. If you have a student attending OSB in person, and have other Philadelphia School District students attending virtually at home, consider this resource:

Access Centers provide Philadelphia students with a safe place for digital learning when caregivers work outside the home and have no childcare supports. Registration is required. Register and find more info here. The staff at these centers:

• Supervise students during digital learning time.
• Provide meals.
• Run activities.
                                                                                               
  Fill out the Access Center registration interest form online, or call (215) 709-5366 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For locations click here.

COVID-19 Eviction Protections and Emergency Rental Assistance and Housing Help

Please click here for great handout on eviction protections and here for Emergency Rental Assistance and here for comprehensive handout on ALL housing issues.

All resources can be found here at the Philly Tenant website.

To avoid eviction, sign this form and give it to your landlord. In English. En Espanol

Click here for resources to help with housing during Covid 19 and see the attached bilingual flyer for info if “you can’t pay your rent”.

No Cost Internet Resource for Philly Students

If you do not have internet in your home, and cannot afford to get it, call 2-1-1, then press #1, to see if you are eligible for  the city's PHLConnectED program. The program will offer eligible student households up to two years of high-speed internet. Participants will not pay any out-of-pocket expenses or installation fees.

Tech Help from University of Pittsburgh Students, Faculty and Staff

During the Covid-19 crisis, Pitt is offering free help with using computers, phones, tablets, email, connecting to the internet, and other basic questions.

Call (412) 383-0805, Monday-Friday, 9 to 5, depending on volunteer availability. If prompted, enter ID: 702 100473#